Tag: water quality
Introduction In the landscape of advanced water and wastewater treatment, few decisions impact long-term compliance and operational expenditure as heavily as the selection of primary disinfection and oxidation technologies. For decades, the market has been dominated by a select few manufacturers, leading engineers to frequently conduct an Ozonia vs Evoqua Disinfection Equipment: Comparison & Best […]
Nitrification and Denitrification: Essential Processes for Nutrient Removal In the quest for cleaner water and sustainable wastewater management, understanding the nitrification denitrification process is crucial. These two interconnected biological processes play a vital role in the nitrogen cycle, helping to convert harmful ammonia into less toxic forms while significantly improving effluent quality. In this post, […]
1) INTRODUCTION UV disinfection systems are frequently over-simplified during the preliminary design phase as “pipes with lights,” leading to significant operational headaches down the line. A common challenge engineers face is distinguishing between conventional UV reactor designs and newer optical technologies when high-level pathogen log removal (e.g., Adenovirus) or difficult water matrices are involved. Statistics […]
Introduction In the high-stakes environment of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, few decisions impact long-term operational costs (OPEX) as significantly as the selection of oxidation and gas handling systems. Engineers frequently underestimate the lifecycle implications of dielectric technologies and cooling requirements when specifying ozone generation systems for disinfection, micropollutant removal, or sludge handling. A specification […]
Location: Orlando, Orange County, FloridaOperating Authority: Orange County Utilities (OCU)Design Capacity: 24.0 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow)Treatment Level: Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) / 100% Water Reuse 1. Introduction The Eastern Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF) serves as a cornerstone of water resource management for the rapidly expanding eastern sector of Orange County, Florida. Operated by Orange […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFCAWTP) Location: 2700 Maritime Boulevard, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida Operating Authority: City of Tampa Wastewater Department Design Capacity: 96 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~55-60 MGD Population Served: ~720,000 residents Service Area: City of Tampa and portions of unincorporated Hillsborough […]
Introduction One of the most frequent debates in municipal advanced treatment design centers on the selection of tertiary filtration technology. Engineers are often tasked with balancing the stringent pathogen rejection of low-pressure membranes against the energy efficiency and simplicity of depth filtration. This dichotomy is best represented by analyzing DuPont – Memcor vs Aqua-Aerobic for […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) wastewater treatment system. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Delaware No. 1 Water Pollution Control Facility Location: Camden, Camden County, New Jersey (Waterfront South) Operating Authority: Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) Design Capacity: 80 MGD Current Average Flow: ~58 MGD Population Served: ~500,000 […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: MCUA Central Wastewater Treatment Facility Location: Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey Operating Authority: Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) Design Capacity: 147 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 350 MGD Population Served: Approx. 800,000 residents (plus substantial industrial base) Service Area: Lower Raritan River Basin (Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties) […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 2104 Jackson Pike, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (Division of Sewerage and Drainage) Design Capacity: 68 MGD (Average Daily Flow) / 102 MGD (Peak Secondary) / 150 MGD (Peak Hydraulic with CEPT) Current Average Flow: ~60-65 […]